Student Leadership & Involvement

Erica serves as the Director for Student Leadership & Involvement. She supervises seven professional staff members, advises student leaders, and facilitates leadership development opportunities for students and engagement with student organizations and the campus community. Before starting in our office, she worked for Housing & Residential Education, ASUU (at the University of Utah), and in events management. Erica has a passion for student persistence and the role engagement plays within that process. Erica holds a Master's of Education from the University of Utah in the department of Education, Leadership & Policy, a BA in Communications, and BS in Environmental Studies. In her free time Erica enjoys reading, working out, and exploring the great outdoors through camping, climbing, hiking and skiing.

Amber serves as the Associate Director for Student Engagement. She oversees marketing and communications for SLI and ASUU, in addition to supporting the Presidency and Student Organizations. Before starting on our team, Amber worked in Housing & Residential Education at the U, and at the University of South Florida. She received her Master of Education at the U in the Educational Leadership & Policy program, and her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Fort Hays State University. When she's not at work, Amber enjoys rock climbing, cross-stitching, reading, and spending time with her partner, son, and 2 cats.

Sijani serves as an Associate director of Budget and Finance for Student engagement. She has a diverse background in management, education, healthcare, and team leadership. Sijani has a Master’s in public Administration and Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene. Before starting on our team, she has worked as an educator for Salt Lake Community College, practiced in various private clinics as a dental hygienist, and has managed one of the biggest retail stores in Utah. When she is not at work, she loves to hike, go out in the nature, travel and spend time with her two daughters, her fur baby and her partner.

Josh comes to us from Central Michigan University where he served as a Student Activities Graduate Assistant. Josh brings with him a wealth of knowledge around student support, programming, marketing, and more.

Ethan serves as the Student Governance Advisor for ASUU, and advises the Assembly, Senate, Supreme Court, Attorney General, Academic Affairs Board, Elections Board, and Government Relations Board. As the advisor for the Legislative & Judicial branches of ASUU, Ethan is responsible for managing and maintaining governance operations and coaching students through strategy, implementation, and evaluation of legislation, student-led initiatives, public relations, and communications. Ethan earned his Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at the University of Maryland – College Park, and his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Vermont. In his free time, Ethan enjoys watching hockey and college sports, and takes every opportunity to get outside through hiking, camping, cycling, and running.

Katie is the Program Coordinator for Student Leadership and Involvement. Katie earned her Master of Arts in General Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University Idaho. She is originally from California and enjoys hiking, crafting, and hosting murder mystery parties in her free time.

Marissa is the ASUU Programming Advisor, serving the Campus Events Board, Sustainability Board, Diversity Board, Government Relations Board, and Student Immersion and Outreach. Marissa earned her Master of Education from The University of Utah in the department of Educational Leadership and Policy and earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication from Weber State University. In her free time Marissa enjoys spending time with her cat Lucy, watching basketball, and listening to music.